"SCV : Melanau House" Top 5 Page for this destination Santubong Things to Do Tip by BorneoGrrl

The Melanau is another indigenous of Sarawak and their numbers are concentrated in the river mouth of the Rejang River & Mukah. Their traditional house is also called the "Lamin Dana" which is built high on stilts, over 30-40 feet from the ground. To get up to the main hall, you have to climb some tall stairs or try the staircase carved out of a tree trunk.

Long ago, before the Melanau converted to Christianity or Islam, they were animist and believed in spirits of nature. A "Healing Hall" in the main gallery contains artifacts used during a spiritual ceremony.

Behind the tall house is a sago making facility demonstrate the processing of the Melanau staple food. I'm fond of eating the local sago cakes which your buy from this sago making house

Address: Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong